Conveying device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a transfer device, including docking device and storage rack, docking device includes frame, elevating system, linear drive mechanism and docking mechanism, and elevating system is located in frame, and elevating system can drive linear drive mechanism elevating, and docking mechanism is located in linear drive mechanism, and linear drive mechanism can drive docking mechanism and move along X axle direction, and docking mechanism has at least one material receiving position for receiving workpiece, and docking mechanism can drive workpiece and move along Y axle direction, and storage rack is equipped with multilayer storage area, and each layer storage area is equipped with multiple storage work stations along the X axle interval arrangement, and the bottom wall of storage work station is set up in the direction of facing away from docking device and inclines downward, wherein, storage rack can move to with docking device and butt joint, docking mechanism can move to with each storage work station and butt joint, and docking mechanism can drive workpiece and enter storage work station. Through above -mentioned structure, can reduce the equipment floor area, and butt joint efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of transportation equipment, and in particular to a transfer device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process, product components or semi-finished products that have completed specific processing steps often need to be efficiently transferred to the next processing node on the production line for further processing, or temporarily stored in a designated storage area. In existing technologies, the conventional operation for this transfer task is to place a dedicated pallet carrying the workpiece on the ground or a conveyor mechanism, and then use external handling equipment (such as forklifts or simple robotic arms) for driving and transferring. However, this traditional method faces significant challenges in improving efficiency and controlling space occupancy. On the one hand, forklifts or robotic arms need to be scheduled to workstations for operation, and waiting and operation time gaps are inevitable during a series of actions such as picking up, lifting, moving, placing, and turning, resulting in low transfer efficiency. On the other hand, to ensure the normal operation of forklifts or robotic arms, especially in relatively narrow production workshop environments, relatively wide safety passages and equipment movement areas must be reserved around the workstations, occupying effective production or storage space, resulting in low space utilization and restricting the flexibility of equipment deployment. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a transfer device that can solve the problem of large footprint of transfer equipment.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a transfer device includes: a docking device and a storage rack. The docking device includes a frame, a lifting mechanism, a linear drive mechanism, and a docking mechanism. The lifting mechanism is disposed on the frame and can drive the linear drive mechanism to move up and down. The docking mechanism is disposed on the linear drive mechanism and can drive the docking mechanism to move along the X-axis. The docking mechanism has at least one receiving position for receiving a workpiece. The docking mechanism can drive the workpiece to move along the Y-axis. The storage rack is movable and has multiple storage areas in the vertical direction. Each storage area has multiple storage stations arranged at intervals along the X-axis. The bottom wall of each storage station is inclined downward in the direction away from the docking device. The storage rack can move to dock with the docking device, the docking mechanism can move to dock with each of the storage stations, and the docking mechanism can drive the workpiece into the storage station.

[0005] The transfer device according to the embodiment of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the docking mechanism can move through the lifting mechanism and the linear drive mechanism, and can move to one or more receiving positions to receive workpieces on one side, which can flexibly dock with production lines of different specifications. The other side of the docking mechanism docks with the storage rack, which can be set with multiple storage areas to reduce the floor space. The docking mechanism can dock with each storage station one by one for transfer. The docking mechanism only moves along the height direction and the X-axis direction, occupying little space. When docking, it is only necessary to output the workpiece to the storage station. The inclined bottom wall in the storage station can drive the workpiece to slide and position, resulting in high docking efficiency.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, it further includes an upward-facing carrier box, which is used to carry the workpiece. The docking mechanism includes a base, a first driving component, and a conveying component. The first driving component and the conveying component are both disposed on the base. The conveying component is connected to the first driving component in a transmission manner. The carrier box can be placed on the conveying component. The conveying component can drive the carrier box to move along the Y-axis.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the storage station includes a storage tank with an opening facing the docking device, and the height of the output end of the conveying component is higher than the height of the bottom wall of the storage tank near the end of the docking device.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying component includes multiple conveying rollers, and the base is provided with a guide portion at the output end of the multiple conveying rollers, the guide portion being able to guide the carrier box to fall into the storage station.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall of the storage station is provided with at least one roller assembly. The roller assembly includes a bracket and a plurality of rollers. The bracket is inclined along the bottom wall of the storage station and extends along the Y-axis direction. Each roller is spaced apart along the extension direction of the bracket.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting mechanism includes a second driving component, a first transmission belt, two screw transmission assemblies, and a track seat. The second driving component is disposed on the frame, the track seat extends along the X-axis direction, and the ends of the track seat along the X-axis direction are all connected to the screw transmission assemblies. The second driving component is located in the middle of the track seat, and the second driving component is connected to the two screw transmission assemblies through the first transmission belt.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the frame includes a rectangular frame assembly with its long side extending along the X-axis, a second drive component disposed at the lower part of the frame assembly, a first transmission belt located at the bottom of the frame assembly, and a screw drive assembly located on both sides of the frame assembly in the X-axis direction and extending along the height direction of the frame assembly.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the linear drive mechanism includes a third drive component and a second transmission belt. The third drive component is disposed on the track seat, the second transmission belt is arranged along the X-axis direction, the docking mechanism is connected to the second transmission belt, and the third drive component can drive the docking mechanism to slide along the track seat through the second transmission belt.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the storage rack is provided with wheels at the bottom and a grip for pushing is provided on the side of the storage rack.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the frame is provided with a walking mechanism for moving the docking device.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view of the structure;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the docking device.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the structure along the X-axis;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the bottom of the structure;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along the Y-axis.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] The components include: docking device 100, frame 110, frame assembly 111, walking mechanism 112, lifting mechanism 120, second drive component 121, first transmission belt 122, screw drive assembly 123, track seat 124, linear drive mechanism 130, third drive component 131, second transmission belt 132, docking mechanism 140, base 141, guide part 1411, first drive component 142, and conveying roller 143.

[0025] Storage rack 210, traveling wheel 211, gripping part 212, storage station 220, roller assembly 221, bracket 2211, roller 2212;

[0026] Carrier box 300. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 6According to a first aspect of the present invention, the transfer device includes a docking device 100 and a storage rack 210. The docking device 100 includes a frame 110, a lifting mechanism 120, a linear drive mechanism 130, and a docking mechanism 140. The lifting mechanism 120 is disposed on the frame 110 and can drive the linear drive mechanism 130 to move up and down. The docking mechanism 140 is disposed on the linear drive mechanism 130 and can drive the docking mechanism 140 to move along the X-axis. The docking mechanism 140 has at least one receiving position for receiving materials. The docking mechanism 140 can drive the workpiece to move along the Y-axis direction. The storage rack 210 can move and has multiple storage areas in the vertical direction. Each storage area has multiple storage stations 220 arranged at intervals along the X-axis. The bottom wall of the storage station 220 is inclined downward in the direction away from the docking device 100. The storage rack 210 can move to dock with the docking device 100, and the docking mechanism 140 can move to dock with each storage station 220. The docking mechanism 140 can drive the workpiece into the storage station 220. The docking mechanism 140 can move via the lifting mechanism 120 and the linear drive mechanism 130, and can move to one or more receiving positions to receive workpieces on one side, enabling flexible docking with production lines of different specifications. The other side of the docking mechanism 140 docks with the storage rack 210, which can be set with multiple storage areas to reduce the floor space. The docking mechanism 140 can dock with each storage station 220 one by one for transfer. The docking mechanism 140 only moves along the height direction and the X-axis direction, occupying little space. During docking, the workpiece only needs to be output to the storage station 220. The inclined bottom wall inside the storage station 220 can drive the workpiece to slide and position, resulting in high docking efficiency.

[0031] Specifically, the docking device 100 can dock with the production line on one side in the Y-axis direction, and the storage rack 210 can move to dock with the other side of the docking device 100. The production line can be a conveyor belt used to transport workpieces to the docking device 100. The docking device 100 can drive the linear drive mechanism 130 to the height of the conveyor belt via the lifting mechanism 120, and then drive the docking mechanism 140 to move to align with the conveyor belt via the linear drive mechanism 130. At this time, the docking mechanism 140 is in the receiving position. After receiving the workpiece, the docking mechanism 140 can move to align with the unfilled storage station 220 on the storage rack 210, and then output the workpiece to the storage station 220 via the docking mechanism 140. At this time, the bottom wall of the storage station 220 can automatically guide the workpiece to slide downwards and position itself. The docking mechanism 140 does not need to be driven and can move back to the receiving position, which can improve operating efficiency. It is conceivable that multiple conveyor belts can be set up, which can have multiple receiving positions to meet the needs of different production lines. The above structure allows for the utilization of vertical space, reduces floor space, facilitates equipment placement, and is adaptable to different production lines, offering good flexibility.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in some embodiments of this utility model, a carrier box 300 with an upward opening is also included. The carrier box 300 is used to carry workpieces. The docking mechanism 140 includes a base 141, a first driving component 142, and a conveying component. The first driving component 142 and the conveying component are both disposed on the base 141. The conveying component is pulsatorically connected to the first driving component 142. The carrier box 300 can be placed on the conveying component, and the conveying component can drive the carrier box 300 to move along the Y-axis. Specifically, the carrier box 300 can be used to carry workpieces for easy transportation. The carrier box 300 can be configured as an open box with an upward opening. The base 141 is connected to the linear drive mechanism 130 and can be driven to move in the X-axis direction. The first driving component 142 can be a drive motor, and the conveying component can be a conveyor belt, conveyor roller 143, etc. The drive motor can drive the conveying component to run. During material receiving, the conveying component transports the carrier box 300 to the output end. It is understood that a detection element, such as a photoelectric sensor, can be installed on the base 141 to detect the position of the carrier box 300. The specific detection method is not described in detail here. When transferred to the storage rack 210, the conveying component outputs the carrier box 300 to the storage station 220. This structure facilitates material receiving and discharging, is simple in design, and easy to implement.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of this utility model, the storage station 220 includes a storage trough with an opening facing the docking device 100. The height of the output end of the conveying component is higher than the height of the bottom wall of the storage trough near the end of the docking device 100. Specifically, the storage trough can be formed by the frame of the storage rack 210. The storage trough is docked with the conveying component. During transfer, after the carrier box 300 is output from the conveying component, the carrier box 300 can fall downward into the storage trough. At this time, the conveying component can perform the next action, while the carrier box 300 can slide downward under its own weight to the side wall of the storage trough for positioning, without the need for the conveying component to deliver it into place.

[0034] Reference Figure 6In some embodiments of this utility model, the conveying component includes multiple conveying rollers 143, and the base 141 is provided with a guide portion 1411 at the output end of the multiple conveying rollers 143. The guide portion 1411 can guide the carrying box 300 to fall into the storage station 220. Specifically, the conveying component is provided with multiple conveying rollers 143, which are mutually connected and connected to the first driving component 142. The first driving component 142 is a motor, and the conveying rollers 143 can rotate under the drive of the motor. The rotation axis is parallel to the X-axis direction, and the conveying rollers 143 are spaced apart along the Y-axis direction. A guide portion 1411 that connects to the conveyor roller 143 can be provided at the base 141 near the storage rack 210. The guide portion 1411 can be an inclined guide surface. The guide surface can be inclined downward along the conveying direction of the conveyor roller 143. After the bearing box 300 is output, it can be supported and transitioned by the guide portion 1411 and slide downward to the storage station 220. The sliding process is relatively stable and can protect the workpiece inside the bearing box 300.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of this utility model, the bottom wall of the storage station 220 is provided with at least one roller assembly 221. The roller assembly 221 includes a bracket 2211 and a plurality of rollers 2212. The bracket 2211 is inclined along the bottom wall of the storage station 220 and extends along the Y-axis direction. The rollers 2212 are spaced apart along the extending direction of the bracket 2211. Specifically, the roller assembly 221 facilitates the sliding of the carrier box 300. The bracket 2211 can fit against the bottom wall of the storage station 220, i.e., it is also inclined. The rollers 2212 can be rotatably connected to the bracket 2211 and spaced apart along the Y-axis direction. The rollers 2212 can reduce the sliding resistance of the carrier box 300 and improve the transfer efficiency.

[0036] Reference Figures 3 to 5In some embodiments of this utility model, the lifting mechanism 120 includes a second driving component 121, a first transmission belt 122, two screw transmission assemblies 123, and a track seat 124. The second driving component 121 is mounted on the frame 110, and the track seat 124 extends along the X-axis. The ends of the track seat 124 along the X-axis are connected to the screw transmission assemblies 123. The second driving component 121 is located in the middle of the track seat 124 and is connected to the two screw transmission assemblies 123 via the first transmission belt 122. Specifically, the second driving component 121 can be a motor, the screw transmission assemblies 123 can be rotatable screws, the track seat 124 is threadedly connected to the screw transmission assemblies 123, and the first transmission belt 122 connects the motor to the screws. The motor can drive the screws on both sides to rotate, thereby driving the track seat 124 to move up and down. By using one driving component, two screw assemblies can be driven simultaneously, which can improve the operating stability of the track seat 124 and save costs.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments of this utility model, the frame 110 includes a rectangular frame assembly 111, the long side of which extends along the X-axis. A second drive component 121 is located at the lower part of the frame assembly 111, a first transmission belt 122 is located at the bottom of the frame assembly 111, and a screw drive assembly 123 is located on both sides of the frame assembly 111 along the X-axis and extends along the height of the frame assembly 111. This structure allows for a reasonable arrangement of the drive components, making the overall structure more compact and providing sufficient movement space for the track seat 124.

[0038] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of this utility model, the linear drive mechanism 130 includes a third drive component 131 and a second transmission belt 132. The third drive component 131 is disposed on the track seat 124, and the second transmission belt 132 is arranged along the X-axis direction. The docking mechanism 140 is connected to the second transmission belt 132, and the third drive component 131 can drive the docking mechanism 140 to slide along the track seat 124 via the second transmission belt 132. Specifically, the third drive component 131 can be a motor, and the second transmission belt 132 can be connected to the track seat 124 via a belt clamp. It can be understood that one end of the second transmission belt 132 is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the other end can be connected to the driven wheel. The motor can drive the second transmission belt 132 to rotate, thereby driving the track seat 124 to move.

[0039] Reference Figures 1 to 2In some embodiments of this utility model, the storage rack 210 is provided with a traveling wheel 211 at the bottom and a gripping part 212 for pushing on the side. This allows the storage rack 210 to be pushed so that it can dock with the docking device 100 and the storage position.

[0040] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments of this utility model, the bottom of the frame 110 is provided with a traveling mechanism 112 for moving the docking device 100. Specifically, the docking device 100 can also be moved by the traveling mechanism 112, which can be configured as rollers 2212, to facilitate docking of the docking device 100 with the production line.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A transfer device, characterized in that, include: A docking device (100) includes a frame (110), a lifting mechanism (120), a linear drive mechanism (130), and a docking mechanism (140). The lifting mechanism (120) is located on the frame (110) and can drive the linear drive mechanism (130) to move up and down. The docking mechanism (140) is located on the linear drive mechanism (130) and can drive the docking mechanism (140) to move along the X-axis. The docking mechanism (140) has at least one receiving position for receiving a workpiece and can drive the workpiece to move along the Y-axis. The storage rack (210) is movable and has multiple storage areas in the vertical direction. Each storage area has multiple storage stations (220) arranged at intervals along the X-axis. The bottom wall of the storage station (220) is inclined downward in the direction away from the docking device (100). The storage rack (210) is movable to dock with the docking device (100), the docking mechanism (140) is movable to dock with each of the storage stations (220), and the docking mechanism (140) is able to drive the workpiece into the storage station (220).

2. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an upward-facing carrier box (300) for carrying the workpiece. The docking mechanism (140) includes a base (141), a first driving component (142), and a conveying component. The first driving component (142) and the conveying component are both located on the base (141). The conveying component is connected to the first driving component (142) in a transmission manner. The carrier box (300) can be placed on the conveying component. The conveying component can drive the carrier box (300) to move along the Y-axis.

3. The transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage station (220) includes a storage tank with an opening facing the docking device (100), and the height of the output end of the conveying component is higher than the height of the bottom wall of the storage tank near the end of the docking device (100).

4. The transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conveying component includes multiple conveying rollers (143), and the base (141) is provided with a guide (1411) at the output end of the multiple conveying rollers (143). The guide (1411) can guide the carrier box (300) to fall into the storage station (220).

5. The transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the storage station (220) is provided with at least one roller assembly (221). The roller assembly (221) includes a bracket (2211) and a plurality of rollers (2212). The bracket (2211) is inclined along the bottom wall of the storage station (220) and extends along the Y-axis direction. Each roller (2212) is spaced apart along the extension direction of the bracket (2211).

6. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (120) includes a second driving component (121), a first transmission belt (122), two screw transmission assemblies (123), and a track seat (124). The second driving component (121) is located on the frame (110). The track seat (124) extends along the X-axis direction. The ends of the track seat (124) along the X-axis direction are connected to the screw transmission assemblies (123) for transmission. The second driving component (121) is located in the middle of the track seat (124). The second driving component (121) is connected to the two screw transmission assemblies (123) through the first transmission belt (122).

7. The transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The frame (110) includes a rectangular frame assembly (111) with its long side extending along the X-axis. The second drive component (121) is located at the lower part of the frame assembly (111). The first transmission belt (122) is located at the bottom of the frame assembly (111). The screw drive assembly (123) is located on both sides of the frame assembly (111) in the X-axis direction and extends along the height direction of the frame assembly (111).

8. The transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The linear drive mechanism (130) includes a third drive component (131) and a second transmission belt (132). The third drive component (131) is disposed on the track seat (124). The second transmission belt (132) is arranged along the X-axis direction. The docking mechanism (140) is connected to the second transmission belt (132). The third drive component (131) can drive the docking mechanism (140) to slide along the track seat (124) through the second transmission belt (132).

9. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage rack (210) is provided with a walking wheel (211) at the bottom, and a grip part (212) for pushing is provided on the side of the storage rack (210).

10. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame (110) is provided with a traveling mechanism (112) for moving the docking device (100).

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